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Head of Corporate Partnerships at Social Enterprise UK. NED. FRSA. Often thinking/talking/writing about procurement. Mancunian in Streatham. Europhile. Hispanohablante. Likes ceviche, coffee, cycling, IPA, Kraftwerk and #MUFC.
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The Sound Lounge in Sutton raises £24k after venue vandalised. www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/2544654...
The scheme making millions for the homeless and keeping waste out of landfill in Trafford northwestbylines.co.uk/environment/...
Day Two of Reform conference, and we're getting the good stuff. At the Heartland Institute's fringe "Is Climate Realism Inevitable", we've learned that electric cars are part of a Marxist plot to control humanity, and heard calls for the abolition of the BBC.
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Interesting phrasing at the end there: “… making sure people are proud of the communities they live in…” Perhaps a sign that this government has finally come up with a positive framing of what’s happening with the hotels and flags?
The Sound Lounge had every single one of their windows smashed overnight. As you say, they are trying to have a positive impact on the local community and then stuff like this happens? So sad.
Why am I not surprised?
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Here at OUTERNET. A newish venue just off Denmark Street. They are one of those bands that are always superb live.
Saw Diiv tonight. Absolutely brilliant. A band who continually push the envelope and are not afraid to make a statement. 👏
Great pod as always, gents. Yes, midfield is a bit light but I’m impressed at how many problems the club have solved in just one window.
We’ve had more shots and more expected goals than anyone else???
Brilliant! I was at the first leg at the Nou Camp. Felt good to go through in that tie.
It ended up being a great window imo. Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko, Leon and Lammens in. Just as important, we have moved on Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund, Rashford and Sancho. This really is a new Manchester United now.
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One of the Manchester clubs has a manager under the microscope with people clamouring for him to be sacked. The other, does not. Pep enjoying the benefits of being at a smaller club, I suppose. #MUFC
We won’t sign a midfielder. We will sign a goalkeeper.
Will #ManchesterUnited finish this season above #ManchesterCity? #MUFC 🔴 #MCFC 🔵 #PremierLeague
I actually think Amorim could pull off an upset and get us a top 4 finish this season.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens. The other thing in favour of him staying is that Amorim named him as one of the members of his leadership group in the dressing room.
I can’t see him getting so many chances at United though as he is competing with Dalot and Amad for right wing back and with a few CBs for that right CB slot.
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I’m guessing it’s Amad at right wing back.
I’ve missed most of our games this season. Has Sesko been performing well?
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That's quite an image.
Leny Yoro
Kobbie Mainoo
The Fat Cats up to their usual tricks?
He looks bored. As per usual.
Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils
I know there have been campaigns for Larry to be Prime Minister but I'm not sure I'd vote for him. Something about the way he walks...
Personalities who are more deserving of being interviewed than Rupert Lowe: Richard Madeley Al Murray Pub Landlord Mr Blobby Mr Bean Alan Shearer Larry the Cat
"Mob"? Is the Express.... changing? Or was this a rogue agent?
Amorim says things other managers think but don’t say. I actually find it refreshing. He is passionate and authentic. Now it’s time for the players to show the same passion.
I’m sure they’ll do a grand job of running the country though 😏
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A good goalkeeper really is the foundation of any good side. We desperately need to make a signing before the window closes.
I think he’s decided there’s a mentality issue with Antony, Sancho, Rashford and Malacia. Hence the club are working to move them on.
That’s what happens when Manchester United lose a game. #HatedAdoredNeverIgnored
I'm not defending Onana at all, but let's just remember that every David De Gea penalty shootout was just as bad if not worse. He was absolutely awful at pens.
And Andre Onanan is out of Manchester United (hopefully).
Premier League club has a banana skin away tie to a lower league team in the Milk/Rumbelows/Carling/Carabao Cup and gets knocked out... ... yes, it is always a great story but it does happen fairly often. #MUFC
(You are exaggerating)
Some people will say bring back Moyes. Perhaps they’ll give him 6 months before demanding Louis van Gaal followed by Jose Mourinho?
It’s a never-ending story. Overpaid players who think they can just turn up and win.
Messiah? No. Fraud? No. Either way I ain’t going to judge a manager on a Carabao Cup 2nd round game (or whatever round it is).
I thought we were in for a new keeper? What happened?
Short term manager bounce? Is that what you’re looking for? I’m personally looking for something much more radical than that because Manchester United has been a disjointed ‘short term bounce’ club for too long.
He has made big changes already. People need to realise that the mess Amorim inherited was worse than the mess inherited by any other of those other managers (with the possible exception of SAF).
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I’m a big fan of Mainoo but I’m not sure he fits Amorim’s system.
My full statement on the Gaza Famine :
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Fool's gold.
I’m sure many people get where you’re coming from, but “switching conversation” absolutely is one of the things a ruling party should do. This government needs to be far bolder in describing its vision and wresting control of the narrative. The failure to even attempt that plays into Farage’s hands.
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Amorim is there to protect his team. Love it!
United definitely the better team today. Bodes well for the season ahead. #MUFC #MUNARS
0-0 (but an entertaining game)
I don't see a way to start Mbeumo, Cunha, Šeško, Bruno and Amad. One or perhaps even two will have to start on the bench.
There are some positive signs. They’re allowing all the train operating companies to transition to public ownership. They’ve set up Great British Energy. I also think Steve Reed is waiting for Thames Water to fail so it can be brought into public ownership without having to buy out the shareholders.
Today is the day the real Ruben Amorim United shows up! 🔴
I have a feeling Amorim will start with one or two of the trio but not all three. Mbeumo to come on from the bench?
Unfortunately racism is very much on the rise across society and ultimately this is linked to what political leaders do. We all need to decide what to do regarding the rise of Reform. I know which side I’ll be on when the next election comes around.
The wealthy, privately-educated, former City broker and MP is still taking on “the establishment” then?
We’re finishing above Newcastle, Forest and Brighton - bookmark this! 😉
Good morning! I am strangely optimistic going into the new season. I see no reason why we shouldn’t finish top 4. How is everyone else feeling?
Aye, maybe
Love it!
YES!
Mainly excited. It's the hope that kills you, eh?
The worst thing about racist Robert Jenrick’s pretence that his racism is justified to protect his daughters from men from ‘ backwards’ countries is that 97% of women who contacted Rape Crisis said they knew the person who raped them. 43% of girls questioned in a national survey
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True. It’s a game that nobody cares about.
You don’t get a player like Garnacho for £30-40m these days. He’s worth more than that.
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So every government knew all along that Netanyahu’s government would bring famine to Gaza and they refused to stop it? However, bella34 knew it all along? If so, I suggest you apply to become Secretary General of the UN so that we can all benefit from your amazing foresight and clairvoyance.
"The environmental impact of Starmer’s government is a disaster"? Let me guess... you are now going to attempt to persuade me that the Sunak government did more to tackle the climate crisis?
You don't know what is going on behind closed doors. I'm sure the UK govt is applying significant pressure to Netanyahu's govt. As for your comment about 18 months, ALL governments have shifted position to reflect the escalating situation. We didn't know 18 months ago what would be happening today.
I work for an organisation that is trying to change the way we all do business - to make it focus more on social and environmental impact. Examples of social enterprises include The Big Issue (supporting the homeless into work) and Cafedirect (providing support to smallholder farming communities).
Every UK government has CLEARLY supported Israel since the state was created. The current government has gone through a process of withdrawing support as the Israeli government has ramped up its attacks on civilians. Now it has said it will recognise the state of Palestine. Perhaps you missed that?
Our government does whatever Israel asks it to? Really? Does it? No. No, it doesn’t. You’re twisting the facts to fit the narrative that is already in your head about this government being a right wing government. Facts might not matter to you but they do to me.
No, I don’t think so.
You and I have different views. That’s fine. However I have not resorted to lying to try to make my point.
Cooper’s handwaving has nothing to back it up? Unless you have access to classified material I’m not sure how you can say that with such certainty.
I note you say "The Action" (singular). I suspect you're referring to the time they spray painted some planes. My understanding is that there is more to it than that. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Heres what it boils down to. You think Palestine Action was proscribed because of the 'Palestine' bit. I think it was proscribed because of the 'Action' bit - i.e. their actions. I may be wrong. Perhaps Yvette Cooper and Keir Starmer agreed that this is a way to support Israel. But I don't think so.
There's a specific reason behind the arrests. I do not condone it one bit, but I also wish people wouldn't misrepresent the arrests. There is a very specific thing behind those arrests.
Arresting people for protesting against a genocide? Nope. That isn't why they are being arrested.
If there's one final thing I'd recommend to you, it is this: Try not to quote post somebody with a personal comment. It really isn't a good thing to do. Have a good day.
Sorry Andrew, your logic is totally flawed. You have thrown an accusation at me for emotional reasons - i.e. due to your hatred of 'Dear Leader'. I do not support the arresting of people for holding signs. Have a good day.
(b) I absolutely understand why you do that. Some might call it cowardly. (a) There's something distasteful about pulling something out of somebody's profile (in a quote post no less) to lambast what they are saying while you won't reveal that thing about yourself.
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